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The article discusses what the author refers to as the degrammaticalization of the suffix ish in the English language. It examines grammatical change in the English language, the concept of the cline of grammaticality, and ish in the history of Modern English. It also discusses the acceptability of utterances in the English language.

Focuses on the suffix -ist in the English language. Usage of the suffix; Application of the suffix in the Greek language; Historical perspectives on the use of the suffix.

Looks at the story of the use of the suffix -ola in connection with bribery after the U.S. government discovered payola practices in the recording industry in early 1960s. Connotations of the suffix in theatrical industry and in names of appliances; Association of the suffix -ola in popular culture with bribery; Several -ola trade names.

Focuses on the English language suffixes -ard, -art and -er. Philological implications, absence of dictionary entry and presence in magazine articles of the term 'slackard,' which means slacker; 'Vulgar' speakers' representation of 'scholar' as 'scholard'; Co-existence of -ard and -er words.

Discusses the use of the suffixes -eteria, -torium and -ery to several English terms to refer to establishments, such as stores and restaurants. Basketeria; Barbatorium; Beanery.